What Are Oranges and How Can I Use Them?

If oranges have turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use them with confidence and how to choose them, cook them, store them, what to substitute, and 710 recipes to try them in.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup sections, without membranes (185g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 85Calories from Fat 3

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.4g 1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 21.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber 4g 18%

Sugars 16.9

Protein 1.3g

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 139%

Calcium 8% • Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Oranges are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Oranges are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do oranges weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup sections, without membranes	185 grams
1 fruit (2-5/8" dia)	141 grams
1 fruit (2-11/16" diam)	151 grams

Fruits and Fruit Juices

Apples 1607 Apples, granny smith 280 Apple juice concentrate 68 Apricots 237 Apricots, dried 146 Mixed dried fruit 62 Avocados 441 Bananas 1034 Blackberries 70 Blueberries 462

In Chinese:	桔子
British (UK) term:
en français:	oranges
en español:	naranjas

Recipes using oranges

There are 710 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Spinach & Strawberry Smoothie

Here’s another healthy breakfast recipe that we’ve created for Fertility Road magazine. For those that are short on time in the morning, this quick and simple smoothie recipe is the perfect fertility boosting breakfast option.

Buttermilk Waffles with Raspberry Sauce

Buttermilk waffles with raspberry sauce trade syrup for a bright purple-red puree spiked with orange zest. The tang of buttermilk and lift from baking powder give crisp-edged waffles a fluffy interior.

Spiced Sweet Carrot Soup

Chilled carrot soup blended with orange juice, fresh nutmeg and chicken broth. A bright, low-calorie warm-weather starter served cold with an orange slice and mint. Six ingredients, blender-easy.

Variety Pack Popsicles

Five homemade popsicle recipes for kids in one variety pack. Creamsicles, chocolate yogurt pops, watermelon ices, snow cones, and Polynesian apricot-pineapple pops.

Margarita on the Rocks

Margarita on the rocks shakes premium gold tequila with Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, and sweet and sour mix, poured over ice into a salt-rimmed glass. The double hit of orange liqueur gives this classic cocktail extra depth and punch.

Coffee & Orange Granita

Served either as a dessert, or perhaps a morning energizer in the summer months, this recipe took inspiration from the great combination that chocolate and orange offers, pairing the wonderful flavour of (good quality) coffee with the fresh citrus flavour of orange. Orange you glad there’s now a fat-free option that is sure to give you your much needed caffeine kick?

Refreshing Herring Salad

Refreshing herring salad tosses pickled herring with tart apple, juicy orange segments, green pepper, and grated onion in a quick oil and vinegar dressing. No cooking required.

Spicy Blueberry Citrus Marmalade

Spicy blueberry citrus marmalade simmers orange, lemon, and lime rinds with fresh blueberries, sugar, and a kick of crushed red pepper into a sweet-tart-spicy preserve. Made for canning and gifting.

Buttery Orange Biscuits

Buttery orange shortbread biscuits with custard powder and fresh orange zest. British-style melting moments with crisp edges and tender, crumbly centers.

Risotto with Chicken Livers, Citrus Zest & Duck Breast

Mouth watering citrus chicken liver risotto.

So Good Carrot & Orange Soup

Carrot and orange soup with leeks, cayenne, and ginger blended into a silky vegan puree. Bright citrus and warm spice work together for a soup that shines hot or chilled.

Baklava 2

Three-nut baklava layers buttered phyllo with walnuts, pistachios, and toasted almonds, then drinks in a citrus-clove honey syrup overnight. The Greek dessert pulled out for big celebrations and bigger family gatherings.

Quick Sweet & Tangy Squash Soup

Try something new for soup with this delicious recipe that will become your family's favorite.

Orange Sorbet

Orange sorbet blends fresh orange juice with peel-infused simple syrup and Grand Marnier for a bright, citrusy frozen dessert. Pipe into hollowed orange shells for an elegant presentation.

Orange Sorbet

Orange sorbet blends fresh orange juice with peel-infused simple syrup and Grand Marnier for a bright, citrusy frozen dessert. Pipe into hollowed orange shells for an elegant presentation.

Baked Fish with Quick Tomato Confit

Baked fish with a quick flavourful confit of two kinds of tomatoes and citrus.

Citrus Salad with Watercress & Shaved Parmesan

Grapefruit, orange and watercress create this refreshing and light salad. Great to serve before or after any heavier fat laden meal to clean the palate. Also good to incorporate some fall and winter fruit.

Sweet Justice Kung Pao Chicken

Traditional Chinese Recipe. You can cook this kung pao chicken in many ways, it depends on your own flavour, this sweet juistice should be loved by kids and women!

Carrot, Orange & Radish Salad

A vibrant, refreshing salad combining crisp carrots, juicy oranges, peppery radishes, and fresh cilantro, tossed in a zesty citrus dressing with a hint of orange blossom water and cinnamon. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy lunch, served with warm pita bread.